Employment-Based Immigration
Employment-based immigration allows skilled professionals, investors, and multinational employees to work and live permanently in the United States. Each visa category carries specific eligibility requirements, deadlines, and documentation standards. I work closely with clients and employers to make sure every petition is strategically built for approval.
What It Is:
The H-1B Visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field. The program now includes a $100,000 fee for new petitions and enforces stricter rules on eligibility, specialty occupation definitions, and employer compliance.
Who Qualifies:
Professionals with experience in a qualifying specialty such as engineering, IT, finance, or healthcare.
Employers willing to sponsor the worker and comply with Department of Labor requirements.
How I Help:
I guide both employers and employees through the entire H-1B process. I ensure that all forms, labor condition applications, and supporting documents meet USCIS standards. I also track important timelines such as lottery registration and filing periods to make sure nothing is missed.
H-1B Visa
What It Is:
The L-1 Visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge from an overseas office to a U.S. branch or affiliate. The program supports international businesses that are expanding operations, opening new offices, or strengthening management teams in the United States.
Who Qualifies:
Employees who have worked for the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the past three years.
Companies that have a qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. offices, such as a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate.
How I Help:
I help employers and transferees gather corporate documentation, job descriptions, and proof of the qualifying relationship between entities. I prepare detailed support letters and ensure the petition meets the evidentiary requirements for approval by USCIS and consular officers.
L-1 Visa
What It Is:
The EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Cards provide a path to permanent residency for skilled professionals and workers. These categories allow U.S. employers to sponsor qualified individuals whose education, experience, or ability meets federal immigration standards.
Who Qualifies:
EB-2: Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability in fields such as science, business, education, or the arts.
EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and certain unskilled workers filling positions for which qualified U.S. workers are not available.
How I Help:
I evaluate your background and job offer to determine the most strategic filing category. I prepare the petition with strong evidence and coordinate closely with your employer to meet all Department of Labor and USCIS requirements, including prevailing wage and recruitment compliance.
EB-2 / EB-3 Green Cards
What It Is:
PERM Labor Certification is the first step in many employment-based Green Card processes. It confirms that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position offered, allowing an employer to sponsor a foreign employee for permanent residency.
Who Qualifies:
U.S. employers offering a permanent, full-time position.
Foreign workers who meet the job requirements and whose employers are willing to complete the Department of Labor’s certification process.
How I Help:
I manage each stage of the PERM process with precision, from drafting the job description and coordinating recruitment to filing the application and responding to audits. My focus is on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency to minimize risk and avoid costly delays.